TORONTO – Today we had a chance to make a real difference in the lives of people affected by gun violence. Bill 30, Fighting Back Against Handguns Act, would have given municipalities the tools to do something about gun violence by restricting the sale of handgun ammunition. Shootings in the City of Toronto are increasing…
Yesterday, I asked Doug Ford whether he believed that workers in Ontario deserved at least two paid sick days per year. He confirmed that his Conservative government will be “getting rid” of Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act , and that two paid sick days was simply too much. This Act is about…
Over 800 grits come together to rebuild TORONTO — More than 800 eager Liberal supporters from over 100 ridings across the province met in Toronto today to begin the next stages of rebuilding the Ontario Liberal Party. Interim Party Leader John Fraser spoke to an enthusiastic crowd at the Chestnut Conference Centre this morning, intent…
Thank you, everyone … for that great Liberal family welcome. And, thanks above all … for coming here today … and in such great numbers … I have been going to Provincial Councils for more than 20 years and this one is the biggest I’ve seen. Thank you for coming together to start the important…
Time Event Location 7:00am Registration and Donation Tables Open 2nd Floor Concourse 8:30am Welcome and Introductions Co-chairs Marie-France Lalonde – MPP, Orléans and Yvan Baker – former MPP, Etobicoke Centre 2nd Floor – Ballroom 8:45am Debrief on Summer Feedback Kate Graham- 2018 Candidate, London North-Centre Damien O’Brien-…
As you may know, our caucus and our party executive have been working hard over the summer to organize the special Provincial Council taking place in Toronto on September 29th. This day-long event is open to all interested Ontario Liberals. It is an opportunity to come together, pose the tough questions that need to be…
OLP President Brian Johns has accepted the resignation of Regional Vice-President – Southwest, Jessica Sartori. On behalf of the Executive Council and all members, please join us in thanking Jessica for her many years of service and dedication to our Party. The OLP Constitution requires the remaining members of Executive Council to appoint a…
On September 5th, Jim Wilson, Minister for Economic Development, held a news conference announcing that “Ontario is Open for Business.” Ontario has been open for business for a long time. Premier Ford and his government have inherited one of the strongest economies in North America. Ontario has led the G7 in jobs and growth and…
An Update from Brian Johns, President of the Ontario Liberal Party Liberal friends – On election night, many of you heard I was asked to begin the process to find our party an Interim Leader. The role of an interim leader is an important one. Someone to steer our caucus, and our party, as we…